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ignorance

Definitions of ignorance
  1. noun
    the lack of knowledge or education
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    types:
    inexpérience
    lack of experience and the knowledge and understanding derived from experience
    assombrissement, manque d'éclaircissement
    a lack of understanding
    noir, obscurité
    an unenlightened state
    type of:
    contenu, objet mental
    the sum or range of what has been perceived, discovered, or learned
  2. noun
    an obscure and unimportant standing; not well known
    synonyms: obscurité
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    types:
    anonymat
    the state of being anonymous
    type of:
    standing, statut
    social or financial or professional status or reputation
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